So..... running - Page 126

petemc · 10-11-2011, 18:13

I bought this book - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Marathon-Hal...0944997&sr=8-1 - which had a lot of useful info in about diet, drinks, exercises and so many other things than just running. What I found was that there's a book load of things you have to think about for a marathon that you don't for a half. It's insane.

lostkat · 11-11-2011, 06:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBx

55m 40 secs last night.

Shattered today.... thanks to Reevo for the advice for Marathon training

Spoke to my Director yesterday aswell as we were out and its one of the subjects I am able to smalltalk with him. He's done 5 Marathons and the London 3 times. O_o

He said about a 16wk plan and that apparently the Reading Half falls nicely into the plan.

Any training I do until I start the plan will be basically conditioning my body and preparing it for the training of 16wks.

He also advised that I did squats as well to strengthen my legs as they will get a pounding with all the training.

I also slipped in the fact that I have to raise £1.5k for charity

Also to concentrate on amount of time running rather than speed - which is going to be tough for me :/

Oh and he reckons after I told him my Half marathon result - that I should be able to do it in 4h30 - yeah ok

BB x

So... basically he concured with everything I said then. Woohoo, I do know what I'm talking about after all. Phew!

I told you 4h30

Great idea about squats btw, although maybe not the weights William does

I was still doing Body Pump when I started marathon training. Eventually, I just didn't have time to carry on.

Pete - Bang on. I think I said to you when you started marathon training - A marathon is so much more than just 2 half marathons.

BBx · 11-11-2011, 09:49

Yep everything you said Reevo!

I said 'my friend who ran last year has been giving me some advice and suggested I run 3-4 times a week...and about the 16 week plan.'

Just didn't post it soweee!!

BB x

Will · 11-11-2011, 10:50

Oooohhh squats!! Nice! Also helps your bootyliciousness!

Jonny69 · 11-11-2011, 19:06

Ooo ow ow owch...

Ran back with EVERYTHING in my bag tonight. Laptop, clothes, spare food, work book, copy of GQ. 6kg all in. Kept the pace down but it is SO difficult to run with that weight trying to pull you over backwards. Shins and calfs have taken a battering; I'm going to be soooo shinsplinty tomorrow

BBx · 15-11-2011, 21:01

sat: 3miles 30mins
today 6miles 55m 25 secs

felt good today!

BB x

BBx · 17-11-2011, 20:26

5miles 46m 08s didnt have time for 6miles

BB x

Jonny69 · 21-11-2011, 13:52

Not long to go to the Grim...

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Grim organisers

Dear Friend of GRIM

Two weeks to go and we are really excited about the upcoming race. We hope your preparations are going well - taking mud baths, practicing crawling around in the garden, running through the kids sandpit etc - and we really look forward to welcoming you in Aldershot soon.

The big news is that we've tweaked the course. The good news is that it is shorter - hooray! It's now 8.5m (yes, we know it's over 8m but it was almost 9 before!). The bad news is that we've found some more 'fun' elements. In fact, that's good news really as it has meant that we've been able to shorten the 'boring' bit - those of you who have run it will know the section.

We've added a path that is basically one mogul after another for about 600m, have been able to extended the Alpine section, added some railway tracks and a path made of logs (really!). We're really happy with the new route and we think you'll have a lot of fun taking on the new course.

A map of the course will be added to the Grim website in the next couple of days for you to review. There is a map specifically for any spectators who are looking to see you take on the various puddles, camo net or the tough alpine section.

WOOP!

BBx · 22-11-2011, 12:54

jonny!

6miles in 55m29s and 1 extra mile because I had time

BB x

BBx · 22-11-2011, 23:35

2.5miles

2 miles of that in 18m 15s

BB x

10-11-2011, 18:13	#1251
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	I bought this book - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Marathon-Hal...0944997&sr=8-1 - which had a lot of useful info in about diet, drinks, exercises and so many other things than just running. What I found was that there's a book load of things you have to think about for a marathon that you don't for a half. It's insane. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

11-11-2011, 10:50	#1254
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Oooohhh squats!! Nice! Also helps your bootyliciousness! __________________ *No No!*

11-11-2011, 19:06	#1255
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Ooo ow ow owch... Ran back with EVERYTHING in my bag tonight. Laptop, clothes, spare food, work book, copy of GQ. 6kg all in. Kept the pace down but it is SO difficult to run with that weight trying to pull you over backwards. Shins and calfs have taken a battering; I'm going to be soooo shinsplinty tomorrow __________________

11-11-2011, 09:49	#1253
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Yep everything you said Reevo! I said 'my friend who ran last year has been giving me some advice and suggested I run 3-4 times a week...and about the 16 week plan.' Just didn't post it soweee!! BB x

15-11-2011, 21:01	#1256
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	sat: 3miles 30mins today 6miles 55m 25 secs felt good today! BB x

17-11-2011, 20:26	#1257
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	5miles 46m 08s didnt have time for 6miles BB x

22-11-2011, 12:54	#1259
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	jonny! 6miles in 55m29s and 1 extra mile because I had time BB x

22-11-2011, 23:35	#1260
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	2.5miles 2 miles of that in 18m 15s BB x